by Angel Walker

Created on: January 19, 2007   Last Updated: May 04, 2007

Beef Medallions and Mushrooms Marsala

Medallions of Beef with Mushrooms Marsala is an elegant meal that could not be easier to prepare. An added bonus is speed. Total preparation time is under 30 minutes.

IN A HEAVY SKILLET PLACE

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. I like Bertolli and Spectrum, but there are quite a few good olive oils on the market.

HEAT OIL AND ADD

1 pound of beef tenderloin slices 1/2 inch thick (you may use carefully trimmed and sliced top sirloin)

Keep oil moderately hot and sear the medallions briefly on each side.

LOWER THE HEAT

ADD

2 tablespoons butter

8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

1 clove minced fresh garlic

1 thinly sliced shallot

SAUTE AND STIR UNTIL

Mushrooms are barely browned and are releasing their liquid. Do not allow garlic to brown as it will leave a bitter taste in the recipe.

ADD

4 ounces Marsala wine and simmer 2-3 minutes

SERVE

over pasta of choice. I recommend thin spaghetti, but you may use another pasta shape if you prefer. Serve with a salad (perhaps Scampi Artichoke Salad) a side of Garlic Spinach and Great Garlic Bread for an elegant meal to remember.

ENJOY !

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